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This is exactly the right analogy. Granted LLMs are a more sophisticated calculator and engineering is still adapting to this wonky/evolving technology. But to
by tired_and_awake 1mo ago
This is exactly the right analogy. Granted LLMs are a more sophisticated calculator and engineering is still adapting to this wonky/evolving technology. But to pretend it's a coming catastrophe is to ignore every past parallel development - where this has not happened.
- larsfaye 1mo agoMath skills are at their lowest point ever in modern society, and many are still advocating for the reduction in reliance on calculators for this reason. https://ivyleaguecenter.org/2024/03/12/over-reliance-on-calculators-a-heavy-burden-on-fundamental-education/ https://ivyleaguecenter.org/2024/03/12/over-reliance-on-calc...
- darkmarmot 1mo agoWhile on my high school math team, we weren't allowed to use calculators at school. Being able to work quickly without one was too important.
- tired_and_awake 1mo agoWould you advocate for the removal of calculators to fix this problem?